Inside the October 2019 Issue

Here’s what you’ll find inside the October 2019 issue of Boys’ Life magazine. Remember, many articles are only available to subscribers and are not available online.

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OCTOBER 2019 FEATURES

PADDLE ON!

There’s only one way to truly experience the largest swamp in the country.

• Paddling through Louisiana’s Swamp Base

THE NATURE CREW: BURROWING OWLS

Meet the “Howdy” bird.

GEAR GUY: BUYING YOUR BACKPACK

The Gear Guy guides you to picking the perfect pack.

• Backpack buying guide

BORN FROM FIRE

See how one Scout’s idea came to life, thanks to a 2,100-degree oven.

• Watch Eagle Scout glassblowers create a work of art

MAKING MAGIC

Learn a few magic tricks from a pro.

• Try these fun magic tricks

BL HOW TO: BUILD A DUCK BOX

Create an eggcellent place for feathered friends to raise their young.

• How to build a duck box

ONLY IN OUR BOY SCOUT EDITION

SCOUTING AROUND: FINDING YOUR WAY

In traditional geocaching, a geocacher will place a waterproof container containing a logbook and trade items, and will then record the cache’s coordinates.

• Visit the Scouting Around blog

CLASSROOM ON THE SEA

Youth leaders from across the country join forces for SEAL training.

• Youth leaders join forces for SEAL training

GHOST TOWN USA

Check out some of the country’s most fascinating “ghosts.”

ONLY IN OUR CUB SCOUT EDITION

LET’S LOOK AT PUMPKINS

Read it! Color it! Get it all in this special Cub Scout section.

AND MORE!

Look for the regular score of comics, jokes, games, Scouts in Action, Tradin’ Post and more! Only in the October 2019 issue of Boys’ Life!

• The Wacky Adventures of Pedro
• Pee Wee Harris
• Scouts in Action
• More S.I.A.